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Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum
A never-before-published Dr. Seuss book about creating and looking at art!
Based on a manuscript and sketches discovered in 2013, this audiobook is like a visit to a museum--with a horse as your guide!
Explore how different artists--including Picasso, George Stubbs, Rosa Bonheur, Alexander Calder, Jacob Lawrence, Deborah Butterfield, Franz Marc, Jackson Pollock--have seen horses and maybe even find a new way of looking at them yourself. Young listeners will find themselves delightfully transported by the engaging equines as they learn about the creative process and how to see art in new ways.
Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum is a playful picture book that is totally unique. Ideal for home or classroom use, it encourages critical thinking and makes a great gift for Seuss fans, artists, and horse lovers of all ages.
Publisher's Notes at the end discuss the discovery of the manuscript and sketches, Dr. Seuss's interest in understanding modern art, the process of creating the book, and more.
Based on a manuscript and sketches discovered in 2013, this audiobook is like a visit to a museum--with a horse as your guide!
Explore how different artists--including Picasso, George Stubbs, Rosa Bonheur, Alexander Calder, Jacob Lawrence, Deborah Butterfield, Franz Marc, Jackson Pollock--have seen horses and maybe even find a new way of looking at them yourself. Young listeners will find themselves delightfully transported by the engaging equines as they learn about the creative process and how to see art in new ways.
Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum is a playful picture book that is totally unique. Ideal for home or classroom use, it encourages critical thinking and makes a great gift for Seuss fans, artists, and horse lovers of all ages.
Publisher's Notes at the end discuss the discovery of the manuscript and sketches, Dr. Seuss's interest in understanding modern art, the process of creating the book, and more.
78 pages, Audio CD
First published September 3, 2019
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988 books18.3k followersAlso wrote as Theodore Seuss Geisel, see https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Theodor Seuss Geisel was born 2 March 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He graduated Dartmouth College in 1925, and proceeded on to Oxford University with the intent of acquiring a doctorate in literature. At Oxford he met Helen Palmer, who he wed in 1927. He returned from Europe in 1927, and began working for a magazine called Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at the time, submitting both cartoons and humorous articles for them. Additionally, he was submitting cartoons to Life, Vanity Fair and Liberty. In some of his works, he'd made reference to an insecticide called Flit. These references gained notice, and led to a contract to draw comic ads for Flit. This association lasted 17 years, gained him national exposure, and coined the catchphrase "Quick, Henry, the Flit!"
In 1936 on the way to a vacation in Europe, listening to the rhythm of the ship's engines, he came up with And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, which was then promptly rejected by the first 43 publishers he showed it to. Eventually in 1937 a friend published the book for him, and it went on to at least moderate success.
During World War II, Geisel joined the army and was sent to Hollywood. Captain Geisel would write for Frank Capra's Signal Corps Unit (for which he won the Legion of Merit) and do documentaries (he won Oscar's for Hitler Lives and Design for Death). He also created a cartoon called Gerald McBoing-Boing which also won him an Oscar.
In May of 1954, Life published a report concerning illiteracy among school children. The report said, among other things, that children were having trouble to read because their books were boring. This inspired Geisel's publisher, and prompted him to send Geisel a list of 400 words he felt were important, asked him to cut the list to 250 words (the publishers idea of how many words at one time a first grader could absorb), and write a book. Nine months later, Geisel, using 220 of the words given to him published The Cat in the Hat , which went on to instant success.
In 1960 Bennett Cerf bet Geisel $50 that he couldn't write an entire book using only fifty words. The result was Green Eggs and Ham . Cerf never paid the $50 from the bet.
Helen Palmer Geisel died in 1967. Theodor Geisel married Audrey Stone Diamond in 1968. Theodor Seuss Geisel died 24 September 1991.
Also worked under the pen name: Theo Le Sieg
Theodor Seuss Geisel was born 2 March 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He graduated Dartmouth College in 1925, and proceeded on to Oxford University with the intent of acquiring a doctorate in literature. At Oxford he met Helen Palmer, who he wed in 1927. He returned from Europe in 1927, and began working for a magazine called Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at the time, submitting both cartoons and humorous articles for them. Additionally, he was submitting cartoons to Life, Vanity Fair and Liberty. In some of his works, he'd made reference to an insecticide called Flit. These references gained notice, and led to a contract to draw comic ads for Flit. This association lasted 17 years, gained him national exposure, and coined the catchphrase "Quick, Henry, the Flit!"
In 1936 on the way to a vacation in Europe, listening to the rhythm of the ship's engines, he came up with And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, which was then promptly rejected by the first 43 publishers he showed it to. Eventually in 1937 a friend published the book for him, and it went on to at least moderate success.
During World War II, Geisel joined the army and was sent to Hollywood. Captain Geisel would write for Frank Capra's Signal Corps Unit (for which he won the Legion of Merit) and do documentaries (he won Oscar's for Hitler Lives and Design for Death). He also created a cartoon called Gerald McBoing-Boing which also won him an Oscar.
In May of 1954, Life published a report concerning illiteracy among school children. The report said, among other things, that children were having trouble to read because their books were boring. This inspired Geisel's publisher, and prompted him to send Geisel a list of 400 words he felt were important, asked him to cut the list to 250 words (the publishers idea of how many words at one time a first grader could absorb), and write a book. Nine months later, Geisel, using 220 of the words given to him published The Cat in the Hat , which went on to instant success.
In 1960 Bennett Cerf bet Geisel $50 that he couldn't write an entire book using only fifty words. The result was Green Eggs and Ham . Cerf never paid the $50 from the bet.
Helen Palmer Geisel died in 1967. Theodor Geisel married Audrey Stone Diamond in 1968. Theodor Seuss Geisel died 24 September 1991.
Also worked under the pen name: Theo Le Sieg
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November 14, 2025
So happy to have found this lost work of the good doctor! Great book that introduces young children to iconic works of art that interpret what a horse is - Andrew Joyner is a fantastic illustrator who does a fine job interpreting this unfinished work! Sure to appeal to fans young and old of the good doctor!
November 10, 2019
This story was found in a box with ‘What Pet should I get?’ in 2013. Dr. Seuss had completed all but 4 types of Modern art. Andrew Joyner did go in and edit and add the modern art section. The idea is Seuss’s. He made a television show about art and it’s a shame that the show was lost. The script turned into this book.
I love the way he uses his style to educate people on art. We all see an object, but then an artist sees something different and unique and they share their vision with us. It’s so well done. Our character goes through the history and styles of art in here from cave paintings to horses in his own works.
There are 4 pages at the end talking about the history of this book and Seuss’s education. He was an untrained artists. He took one class and dropped it when the teacher told him he couldn’t draw upside down. He made his own way.
The nephew thought this was a decent book. Some of the artwork he didn’t understand how it was art and some of the artwork he enjoyed. He laughed at the Minotaur and Horse by Picasso as it looked like the horse was laughing at a joke or stupid. I loved the horse in motion picture of ‘Lyrical by Vasily Kandinsky - so few strokes to make a drawing. I also like the Japanese drawings of a horse. My flute teacher bought a print when I was in high school and he explained how it worked. I’ll never forget. The nephew gave this 3 stars.
This is a great book to explain art and how to appreciate it. I know Dr. Seuss didn’t finish it, but I’m glad we have the idea anyway.
I love the way he uses his style to educate people on art. We all see an object, but then an artist sees something different and unique and they share their vision with us. It’s so well done. Our character goes through the history and styles of art in here from cave paintings to horses in his own works.
There are 4 pages at the end talking about the history of this book and Seuss’s education. He was an untrained artists. He took one class and dropped it when the teacher told him he couldn’t draw upside down. He made his own way.
The nephew thought this was a decent book. Some of the artwork he didn’t understand how it was art and some of the artwork he enjoyed. He laughed at the Minotaur and Horse by Picasso as it looked like the horse was laughing at a joke or stupid. I loved the horse in motion picture of ‘Lyrical by Vasily Kandinsky - so few strokes to make a drawing. I also like the Japanese drawings of a horse. My flute teacher bought a print when I was in high school and he explained how it worked. I’ll never forget. The nephew gave this 3 stars.
This is a great book to explain art and how to appreciate it. I know Dr. Seuss didn’t finish it, but I’m glad we have the idea anyway.
April 21, 2021
Need more picture books like this.
I don't know how they did it. This one is such a classic.
Education be fun like this!
I don't know how they did it. This one is such a classic.
Education be fun like this!
January 16, 2023
This is a recently published book in the style of Dr Suess. Some children visit an art museum where they look at different forms of art all inspired by horses. The artwork pictured are photos of real artwork. The story talks about what the different artists were looking at, colour, shape, line, movement, form...
I really enjoyed looking at the various horse based artwork and there is more information in the back pages about each artwork and the creator. Sadly only one female artist was featured but I understand that most of the art featured was from a period in history that was male dominated. It would have been good to have found more than one female example by a contemporary artist, it would also have been good for this question to have been raised by the children in the story.
This is over 70 pages long and there's a lot more information in the back than the usual page or two. Although I have seen a visit to an art gallery covered in picture books before this was an interesting read and it would be a good book to look at before going to visit a gallery with children, asking questions about what you see, what you like and think, can help you see so much more in an artwork.
I really enjoyed looking at the various horse based artwork and there is more information in the back pages about each artwork and the creator. Sadly only one female artist was featured but I understand that most of the art featured was from a period in history that was male dominated. It would have been good to have found more than one female example by a contemporary artist, it would also have been good for this question to have been raised by the children in the story.
This is over 70 pages long and there's a lot more information in the back than the usual page or two. Although I have seen a visit to an art gallery covered in picture books before this was an interesting read and it would be a good book to look at before going to visit a gallery with children, asking questions about what you see, what you like and think, can help you see so much more in an artwork.
November 9, 2019
This book is like a visit to a museum--with a horse as your guide!
Terrific review of art history that conveys both history and meaning. Great insight into the visual arts for children.
Taking inspiration from Dr. Seuss's original sketches, acclaimed illustrator Andrew Joyner has created a look that is both subtly Seussian and wholly his own. His whimsical illustrations are combined throughout with "real-life" art. Cameo appearances by classic Dr. Seuss characters (among them the Cat in the Hat, the Grinch, and Horton the Elephant) make Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum a playful picture book that is totally unique. Ideal for home or classroom use, it encourages critical thinking and makes a great gift for Seuss fans, artists, and horse lovers of all ages.
Publisher's Notes at the end discuss the discovery of the manuscript and sketches, Dr. Seuss's interest in understanding modern art, the process of creating the book, as well as factual information about each of the artists and art reproductions included within the book.
Terrific review of art history that conveys both history and meaning. Great insight into the visual arts for children.
Taking inspiration from Dr. Seuss's original sketches, acclaimed illustrator Andrew Joyner has created a look that is both subtly Seussian and wholly his own. His whimsical illustrations are combined throughout with "real-life" art. Cameo appearances by classic Dr. Seuss characters (among them the Cat in the Hat, the Grinch, and Horton the Elephant) make Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum a playful picture book that is totally unique. Ideal for home or classroom use, it encourages critical thinking and makes a great gift for Seuss fans, artists, and horse lovers of all ages.
Publisher's Notes at the end discuss the discovery of the manuscript and sketches, Dr. Seuss's interest in understanding modern art, the process of creating the book, as well as factual information about each of the artists and art reproductions included within the book.
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September 28, 2019
I'm a big fan of Dr. Seuss and was excited to see what Random House had done to finish this unpublished manuscript. The final product is pretty good, but little about it feels like Dr. Seuss to me. I like the idea of introducing kids to art through looking at one object in a number of different styles and eras, and though some pages seem a bit reductionist in how they generalize about entire styles or artists, the overall theme is helpful for people of all ages: "Look it over. Think it over. Talk it over." I appreciate the value placed on artists' intents, viewers' perceptions, and social interaction around art. It's a surprisingly well-rounded perspective for a children's picture book.
The end of the book includes information about each of the works presented, and an explanation of the original manuscript. I enjoyed the brief glimpses of Seuss's original sketches and wished Random House might have reprinted all of them, perhaps with annotations.
The end of the book includes information about each of the works presented, and an explanation of the original manuscript. I enjoyed the brief glimpses of Seuss's original sketches and wished Random House might have reprinted all of them, perhaps with annotations.
April 5, 2019
I hate "found" books. So I went into reading this with a head full of steam and an at max 2 star rating. Once again I have proved to myself I should never assume I know anything about a book until I read it.
This book is AMAZING. I'll be buying a copy for my mom, my grandmother, and my honorary niece. Honestly, it makes me want to have more children in my life to buy it for and read it with. Okay, probably not, but seriously this book is amazing.
It is cute, humorous, educational, interesting, and addresses a topic that is an important concept for everyone to understand.
It's a little bit like Plato's cave. Except not depressing.
Don't read it because you hear it is good or hear it is bad. Read this book because you have a moment and with an open mind.
This book is AMAZING. I'll be buying a copy for my mom, my grandmother, and my honorary niece. Honestly, it makes me want to have more children in my life to buy it for and read it with. Okay, probably not, but seriously this book is amazing.
It is cute, humorous, educational, interesting, and addresses a topic that is an important concept for everyone to understand.
It's a little bit like Plato's cave. Except not depressing.
Don't read it because you hear it is good or hear it is bad. Read this book because you have a moment and with an open mind.
October 1, 2020
Featured in grandma reads session.
This book, planned early in Dr. Seuss's career, was published posthumously and was a total surprise to his wife. She didn't find it for a few years, and was delighted when she did. And so am I - it is the perfect tool to use to teach children and interested others about art, perspective and letting everyone fulfill artistic explorations without limitation. The illustrator who help bring this book to my reading group today is Andrew Joyner, and he did an admirable job!
Using a horse as his model example, the Dr., using a fashionably attired horse host, presents this main idea: This is what ART is about. . . ART is when an artist looks at something. . . .like a horse, for instance. . . .and they see something in that horse that excites them. . . SO they do something about it. They tell you about it. . . .in any one of a number of ways. . . and from there we go through a museum of equine art and discussions ensue that show how the artist had a particular focus that resulted in their final artistic work.
I was pleased to introduce to my listeners these pictures (shared screens) of artists including: Susan Rothenberg, ancient cave paintings, Chinese sculptures, Katsushika Hokusai, Maine-Katz, Robert Polhill Bevan, Navaho pictorial work, Marino Marini, Charles Verlat, Eadweard Muybridge, Theodore Gericault, Diego Velazquez, Ernest Meissonier, Grecian jug by White Sakkos painter, pages from the Book of Kings, Raphael, George Stubbs, Rosa Bonheur, Edouard Manet, Georges Seurat, Oscar Dominguez, Rene Magritte, Lucian Freud, Edvard Munch, Franz Marc, Pablo Picasso, Jacob Lawrence, Vasily Kandinsky, Deborah Butterfield, Alexander Calder, Jackson Pollock and previously unseen art of Dr. Seuss, himself!
The book is concluded with the backstory of the author's wife, Audrey Geisel, finding the manuscript, and background info on the author, including his work on a educational television piece he worked on, Modern Art on Horseback. Very interesting stuff.
A delight to read, and well-received by my crew. Attention was steady, except for the youngest who fell out about 2/3rds of the way through - he found interest in furniture that proved climb-worthy (father was spotting him, so no worries).
5 stars. On a horse, of course.
This book, planned early in Dr. Seuss's career, was published posthumously and was a total surprise to his wife. She didn't find it for a few years, and was delighted when she did. And so am I - it is the perfect tool to use to teach children and interested others about art, perspective and letting everyone fulfill artistic explorations without limitation. The illustrator who help bring this book to my reading group today is Andrew Joyner, and he did an admirable job!
Using a horse as his model example, the Dr., using a fashionably attired horse host, presents this main idea: This is what ART is about. . . ART is when an artist looks at something. . . .like a horse, for instance. . . .and they see something in that horse that excites them. . . SO they do something about it. They tell you about it. . . .in any one of a number of ways. . . and from there we go through a museum of equine art and discussions ensue that show how the artist had a particular focus that resulted in their final artistic work.
I was pleased to introduce to my listeners these pictures (shared screens) of artists including: Susan Rothenberg, ancient cave paintings, Chinese sculptures, Katsushika Hokusai, Maine-Katz, Robert Polhill Bevan, Navaho pictorial work, Marino Marini, Charles Verlat, Eadweard Muybridge, Theodore Gericault, Diego Velazquez, Ernest Meissonier, Grecian jug by White Sakkos painter, pages from the Book of Kings, Raphael, George Stubbs, Rosa Bonheur, Edouard Manet, Georges Seurat, Oscar Dominguez, Rene Magritte, Lucian Freud, Edvard Munch, Franz Marc, Pablo Picasso, Jacob Lawrence, Vasily Kandinsky, Deborah Butterfield, Alexander Calder, Jackson Pollock and previously unseen art of Dr. Seuss, himself!
The book is concluded with the backstory of the author's wife, Audrey Geisel, finding the manuscript, and background info on the author, including his work on a educational television piece he worked on, Modern Art on Horseback. Very interesting stuff.
A delight to read, and well-received by my crew. Attention was steady, except for the youngest who fell out about 2/3rds of the way through - he found interest in furniture that proved climb-worthy (father was spotting him, so no worries).
5 stars. On a horse, of course.
February 8, 2020
If you come to Dr. Seuss’s Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum expecting to enjoy his particular version of whimsey and wacky or even his over the top messes, it and he is not here. The back story is that Horse Museum was to be a television show intended to help children understand art and perhaps find the artist in themselves. It may have worked as an animated production; In print it may be a useful learning book. But it is flat, didactic and not a lot of fun.
It is clear that illustrator Andrew Joyner closely studied sketches by Theodore “Dr.” Seuss Geisel. It is clear that the intent was serious and not to duplicate the silliness of Green Eggs and Ham, but this jus ain’t that.
There is an element of bait and switch. If you buy this knowing it purpose, Horse Museum may work as a intended, a child’s introduction to art. If you are hoping for the wild and free world of the Dr, this is too earnest, self-aware and goal driven to be as free as anything , including the older, more adult works actually finished by Dr. Seuss.
It is clear that illustrator Andrew Joyner closely studied sketches by Theodore “Dr.” Seuss Geisel. It is clear that the intent was serious and not to duplicate the silliness of Green Eggs and Ham, but this jus ain’t that.
There is an element of bait and switch. If you buy this knowing it purpose, Horse Museum may work as a intended, a child’s introduction to art. If you are hoping for the wild and free world of the Dr, this is too earnest, self-aware and goal driven to be as free as anything , including the older, more adult works actually finished by Dr. Seuss.
February 20, 2022
A beautiful and cleverly illustrated book with real art work and one that definitely sparks joy!
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September 17, 2019
Based on “found” sketches and a manuscript, this book takes the young reader [with a horse guide] through an art museum to understand the different ways artists interpret a subject [in this case, a horse]. Reproductions of more than thirty artworks help to show the diversity of art. Following the narrative, there are notes on the various artists who created the works of art featured in the pages of this colorful book. There’s also an interesting piece from the publisher on how the book came to be.
Several beloved Dr. Seuss characters appear in the pages of this book . . . look for the Cat in the Hat, the fish, King Derwin, and Horton. And, although seeing them included in the book’s illustrations will certainly please readers, they’re just observers here and readers will have to continue to treasure all their delightful, fondly-remembered antics in their hearts.
Readers who are looking for Doctor Seuss’s trademark silliness should prepare themselves for a huge disappointment . . . this longer-than-average Seussian book talks of horses and art and artists, and it’s all very informative, and even quite interesting. But there are no Cat-in-the-Hat antics, no hopping on Pop, no Horton searching for a Who or a Lorax speaking for the trees.
Nevertheless, there’s much to appreciate here. Perhaps, most importantly, it’s the sharing with young readers of the beauty and importance of art.
Highly recommended.
Several beloved Dr. Seuss characters appear in the pages of this book . . . look for the Cat in the Hat, the fish, King Derwin, and Horton. And, although seeing them included in the book’s illustrations will certainly please readers, they’re just observers here and readers will have to continue to treasure all their delightful, fondly-remembered antics in their hearts.
Readers who are looking for Doctor Seuss’s trademark silliness should prepare themselves for a huge disappointment . . . this longer-than-average Seussian book talks of horses and art and artists, and it’s all very informative, and even quite interesting. But there are no Cat-in-the-Hat antics, no hopping on Pop, no Horton searching for a Who or a Lorax speaking for the trees.
Nevertheless, there’s much to appreciate here. Perhaps, most importantly, it’s the sharing with young readers of the beauty and importance of art.
Highly recommended.
October 1, 2019
Very interesting introduction to art for young children through artwork featuring horses, in different kinds of media: painting, sculpture, and collage.
September 9, 2019
This is actually a very elegant walk through art history for the littlies.
The Seussical feeling is strong, but it's very clear that this is based on notes and minor drafts. Personally, I think that's not a problem, but the tone is decidedly different than most Seuss stories-- but this would be an issue even if Seuss published it personally, complete and fully finalized. It's aimed at a much older audience than the original Seuss-sight-word-trainer stories (though, by 'older' I mean, kids like age 5-7, not like anyone in middle school...)
Honestly, it's a good and easily memorable means of introducing the basic concepts of Art History, for humans of any age, the rhyme scheme and the hilarious re-versioning of classic art allows the principles of Art History to stick with startling ease and accuracy. It's like what Hamilton did to American History for high school students, but for 6 year olds.
I like it. ^_~
The Seussical feeling is strong, but it's very clear that this is based on notes and minor drafts. Personally, I think that's not a problem, but the tone is decidedly different than most Seuss stories-- but this would be an issue even if Seuss published it personally, complete and fully finalized. It's aimed at a much older audience than the original Seuss-sight-word-trainer stories (though, by 'older' I mean, kids like age 5-7, not like anyone in middle school...)
Honestly, it's a good and easily memorable means of introducing the basic concepts of Art History, for humans of any age, the rhyme scheme and the hilarious re-versioning of classic art allows the principles of Art History to stick with startling ease and accuracy. It's like what Hamilton did to American History for high school students, but for 6 year olds.
I like it. ^_~
September 5, 2019
This book is glorious! It is an entertaining and fun way to introduce children to incredible horse paintings. Andrew Joyner was the perfect choice for illustrator. A must have for the art and horse lover.
September 9, 2019
The kids enjoyed this one at Barnes & Noble’s one
Millionth read aloud day! What a fun way to kick off the celebration. Definitely a great book. I’m so glad it was found and published!
Millionth read aloud day! What a fun way to kick off the celebration. Definitely a great book. I’m so glad it was found and published!
December 4, 2019
What a terrific book to encourage the study and creation of art! I loved that it featured so many famous examples of horses in art, some of which I actually weren't familiar with (and that's saying a lot-- ever since I was a kid I've loved equine art and always sought it out). Based on sketches and a manuscript left behind by Ted Geisel, Horse Museum features a horse who guides children through an art museum, showing examples of horses in art over the decades to teach them that art is "when an artist looks at something...like a horse, for instance...and they see something in that horse that excites them...so they do something about it." He talks about how some artists see a horse as lines, or as color, or as shapes, or speed. The "horse guide" explains Impressionism, Abstract art, and so forth, in simple terms. Everything he says about horse art can be applied to art in general. It really inspires kids to look at art in new ways, as well as to look at the everyday world to make their own art. An appendix gives information about how the book was made, and information on each of the works of art and their artists, especially as regards if they are known for equine art in particular or if they never created any other horsey artworks. Joyner's illustrations are wonderful, very much in the spirit of Dr. Seuss's work. They include diverse children, and characters from Seuss's classics make cameos! I want to give a copy of this book as a gift to a childhood friend of mine, whom I met in sixth grade when we were both drawing horses for art class--only hers was actually GOOD. :-)
December 23, 2023
What a beautiful and inspirational look at art by the brilliant Dr Seuss and some collaborators from Random House!
I wasn’t familiar with this book of his which was published posthumously in 2019, and features an art lesson/exercise of sorts, asking children (and well, all of us) to describe what we see when we look at a horse, stressing the inclusive beauty of how we all see things differently. There’s dozens of real examples from artists on history.
This was based on sketches and a script from an educational tv show Geisel did in the fifties (they think,) and finished by an Australian illustrator.
Great gift idea: package this book with a sketchbook and crayons…or better yet, an iPad pre-loaded with Procreate.
Humor, energy, instruction, and inspiration: what more can you ask from a magical horse art book? 🦄
I wasn’t familiar with this book of his which was published posthumously in 2019, and features an art lesson/exercise of sorts, asking children (and well, all of us) to describe what we see when we look at a horse, stressing the inclusive beauty of how we all see things differently. There’s dozens of real examples from artists on history.
This was based on sketches and a script from an educational tv show Geisel did in the fifties (they think,) and finished by an Australian illustrator.
Great gift idea: package this book with a sketchbook and crayons…or better yet, an iPad pre-loaded with Procreate.
Humor, energy, instruction, and inspiration: what more can you ask from a magical horse art book? 🦄
December 28, 2019
Posthumously published books are fascinating and I love the story behind this publication. From finding the storyboard/incomplete draft in a box of "noble failures" to the process of completing and updating the text and then the daunting challenge of illustrating, this book contains a revelation in picture book craft in the appendices. It's also a lovely introduction to art in itself (particularly for those who love horses) Andrew Joyner has taken an individual but sympathetic approach to the illustrations seamlessly weaving classic Seuss characters into the story whilst also retaining his own original style.
January 5, 2020
Since this is illustrated by Andrew Joyner it's not exactly a Dr. Suess book in my opinion. Still it would be so much fun to read aloud to a child to introduce them to different visual art forms and styles. I also enjoy the "notes from the publisher" at the end; they give an interesting insight into Theodor Geisel's life and art, as well as the creation of this book.
January 6, 2020
Don't really like Seuss, or reconstituted Seuss - but love horses and art. Was happy to see a few of my favorites (Stubbs! Manet!) in there.
September 9, 2020
This long-lost Seuss is a solid introduction to visual culture, modern art and aesthetics for young children — no small feat!
June 2, 2020
3.75 stars
December 31, 2024
I LOVE ART BOOOKKSSSSS
ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS AAAAAAAAAA
if i ever have kids on my own i will definitely let them read this!
ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS AAAAAAAAAA
if i ever have kids on my own i will definitely let them read this!
October 17, 2019
This was a book found in the juvenile section and quite possibly aimed at them, but it most definitely would nt be read by someone in that target audience without an adult. For a child under middle school, the child will just read the colorful pages and receive zero learning benefit from it whatsoever. For a child in middle grades and above, the information in the colorful part of the story lists lost...
October 18, 2019
Best Dr. Seuss book! Found in a box by his wife years after his death, was the mostly done manuscript for this book. So glad that everyone involved in this book decided to publish it. In my opinion it is a fantastic way to introduce anyone to art in general.
November 13, 2019
Take an art journey through Dr. Seuss’s and Andrew Joyner’s talented artwork. Must reads-the author and publisher notes.
September 25, 2019
"There are many different ways to see a horse."
Throughout history, people have drawn, painted, and sculpted horses in a variety of ways, following different styles and expressing their own unique visions. This book collects significant examples of horse artwork into an illustrated museum, introducing children to famous art and teaching them about the different techniques and styles represented by these wide-ranging works. This is a great concept, and it is executed wonderfully, with vivid text, insightful details, and additional pages in the back with history about Dr. Seuss's project inspiration and about the various pieces of art presented throughout the imaginary museum. I found particular joy in this book because of my childhood obsession with drawing horses, but it is an excellent and creative resource for anyone to read. I brought this book home for my little sister, and will probably create my own photographic art by setting up my beloved horse stuffed animal to read it.
Throughout history, people have drawn, painted, and sculpted horses in a variety of ways, following different styles and expressing their own unique visions. This book collects significant examples of horse artwork into an illustrated museum, introducing children to famous art and teaching them about the different techniques and styles represented by these wide-ranging works. This is a great concept, and it is executed wonderfully, with vivid text, insightful details, and additional pages in the back with history about Dr. Seuss's project inspiration and about the various pieces of art presented throughout the imaginary museum. I found particular joy in this book because of my childhood obsession with drawing horses, but it is an excellent and creative resource for anyone to read. I brought this book home for my little sister, and will probably create my own photographic art by setting up my beloved horse stuffed animal to read it.
October 2, 2019
Amazing book about the universality and beauty and purpose of art. Beautiful. And the extensive back matter was informative and interesting. I love me some good back matter.
September 3, 2019
Take a playful and enlightening romp through Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum. What is the subject of this museum? The horse, of course! As you go through the Horse Museum, you are introduced to art in all of its forms from outline to abstract. The artwork presented in the Horse Museum is all real, showing depictions of horses from the Wei dynasty in China, Navajo artisans, Raphael, Freud, Kandinsky, Pollock and Seuss himself.
Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum is a wonderfully fun way to introduce children to art through a subject they love, horses! This book will get young minds thinking about what art is, how it makes them feel and instigates the imagination. Different styles of art are defined alongside the real examples and insights into what the artist might have imagined. The additional illustrations mirrored the techniques or feelings being shown. My three year old's favorite task was to see what the baby was doing on each page as they created artwork of their own. With insightful messages of finding art all around you and the positivity of being able to make art yourself, Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum is another wonderfully wacky book to add to the collection.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum is a wonderfully fun way to introduce children to art through a subject they love, horses! This book will get young minds thinking about what art is, how it makes them feel and instigates the imagination. Different styles of art are defined alongside the real examples and insights into what the artist might have imagined. The additional illustrations mirrored the techniques or feelings being shown. My three year old's favorite task was to see what the baby was doing on each page as they created artwork of their own. With insightful messages of finding art all around you and the positivity of being able to make art yourself, Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum is another wonderfully wacky book to add to the collection.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
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